2026 Compare Cities Education:
McLean, VA vs Carrollton, TX

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Highlights
- Carrollton spends 8.5% less per student than McLean.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.4% higher in Carrollton than in McLean. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carrollton had 9.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to McLean
 McLean, VACarrollton, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,080$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,983$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10184573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.5.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.84.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree15.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Mclean    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

McLean has superb QOL - inside the Beltway, rural feeling, easy commute to DC via nat'l parkway, influential  More

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Over 18 years ago

There are definitely four seasons here; but, the winters tend to be short and the summers  More

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Over 19 years ago

Very expensive housing here. We could never afford to buy  More

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Reviews for Carrollton    16 Reviews

Love Carrollton, Texas. When I compare my city to any other city where my friends live Carrollton always comes out ahead in every area. I especially like to compare  More

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CHERYL · 

As a former resident of Carrollton, I can say that this city has become corrupted. I would not advise anyone to move here. The people are disrespectful, rude, and will  More

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I have lived in Carrollton, Texas since 1999 (21 years). This is the most convenient, safe and reasonable priced housing area. Public transportation is available but  More

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